StorCase 9 Bays Data Silo DS400 JBOD Rack Storage Cabinet
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1. 1992 Generic Immunity IEC 1000 4 2 ESD IEC 1000 4 3 Radiated Immunity IEC 1000 4 4 Electrical Fast Transient EN 60950 CAN CSA C22 2 No 950 93 UL 1950 EN 60950 1992 EN 60950 A2 1993 EN 60950 A1 1993 FCC Part 15 Class A AS NZS 3548 Information Technology Equipment 1997 StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Important Safety Instructions Read all these instructions Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Do not use this product near water a F wo N This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 6 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risk Refer all servicing to service personnel Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Diese Hinweise sollten vollstandig durchgelesen werden Diese Hinweise f r einen spateren Gebrauch aufbewahren Allen auf dem Ger t angebrachten Warnungen und Hinweisen folgen Das Ger t nicht in der N he von Wasser verwenden ae Ze Das Ger t nur mit dem Aufkleber bezeichneten Netzspannung betreiben Bei Fragen ber die Art der Netzspannung sollte der H ndler oder das Energieversorgungsunternehmen zu rate gezogen werden 6 Nicht versuchen das Produkt2. Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 8 Installation Drive Preparation 1 Remove the drive from its protective packaging 2 Plastic Drive Bezel If installing a hard drive which is equipped with a plastic front bezel remove the drive bezel 3 SCSI Drive Termination The last drive on any SCSI channel must have termination enabled In most instances depending upon the cable configuration termination will be handled by an external terminator on the DS400 back panel If using an external terminator disable onboard drive termination In some RAID configurations onboard drive termination is mandatory refer to the manufacturer s instructions which ac company the optional equipment for SCSI termination requirements Refer to section Connecting the DS400 to a Computer System for additional SCSI connection information 4 SCSIID Selection and Device Jumper Configuration Determine the location that each device will occupy within the DS400 chassis and label each device accordingly Refer to the device manufacturer s documentation if necessary for the location of the SCSI ID pins Select a unique ID for each device connected to a single host and position the SCSI ID jumpers on the pins according to the device manufacturer s instructions Label each drive with the SCSI ID number to facilitate installation Selecting the same SCSI ID number s on different devices may cause unpredictable results and the computer system may not recogniz
3. etc e Device Activity LED Provides a visual indication of drive activity This LED is housed in the removable filler panel s and provides connectors which can easily be attached to the installed drive s within the chassis Device Fault LED Provides a visual indication of the status for each installed drive This LED is housed in the removable filler panel s and provides connectors which can easily be attached to the installed drive s within the chassis e Chassis LED Audio Indicator Provides the following operating information Green Power On Red Fan Failure Flash Red Chassis Temperature Exceeds 40 C Power to drives cut off at 50 C e Chassis Handle Provides a sturdy grip for the installation and removal of the rack mount chassis Chassis Removable Drive Removable Front Device Device Power On Bay Partition Filler Panel Activity Fault Switch LED LED Chassis LED Indicator Chassis Handle 0576A Figure 3 DS400 Front Panel StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Introduction 5 Rear Panel Figure 4 Cooling Fans Four 4 back panel cooling fans provide high power cooling and ample chassis ventilation SCSI I O Connectors The Data Silo DS400 can be equipped with 50 pin MM HD50 68 pin HD or68 pin VHDCI connectors used for SCSI Ultra2 and Ultra160 Up to eight 8 SCSI channels are supported e AIC Power In Accepts U S and
4. 9 I Channel 3 4 Devices 0 40 el p par 0883 pa Figure 11 Typical Internal SCSI Cable Configuration NOTE Internal wiring must be ordered separately available with 50 pin MM HD50 68 pin HD or 68 pin VHDCI rear panel connectors DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 14 Installation Connecting the DS400 to a Computer System If the DS400 is the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus it will require the appropriate termination for the I O connector Refer to Figure 12 below for typical single and multiple host external SCSI connections Follow the directions that came with your computer system for cabling an external SCSI device to that system Single Host Dual Hosts and Dual DS400 Units and Single Daisy Chain Configuration DS400 Computer System Computer System 1 Computer System 2 ya JE C 5 SCSI Channel 2 Controls 2 Devices in DS400 Chassis 1 and 6 Devices in DS400 Chassis 2 Terminator DS400 Chassis 1 Chassis 2 SCSI SCSI Terminator Terminator SCSI Channel 1 _ SCSI 2 permits 7 devices per host controller Controls 6 Devices in SCSI 3 permits 15 devices Terminator DS400 Chassis 1 Required on Last Device Unless otherwise noted SYSTEM and PERIPHERAL connectors are always female CABLE connectors and TERMINATORS are always male 0584 Figure 12 Typical SCSI I O Connections StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Gu
5. DS400 to be used for SCSI Ultra160 applications implementing certain Data Express removables Contact StorCase for further information The DCREMLVD KIT Figure B 2 consists of an internal 9 drive ribbon cable LVD S E terminator and a VHDCI rear panel adapter card LVD SE Terminator VHDCI Adapter ate 68 Pin I O Connector 9 per Cable DCREMLVD KIT Figure B 2 DCREMLVD KIT StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Appendix B Optional Accessories 21 RAID Cable Kit The DCW4RAID KIT an internal cable kit for the Storcase 9 bay Data Silo rack or tower chassis allows the DS400 to be used with SCSI RAID configurations where the RAID controller resides within the Data Silo The DCW4RAID KIT includes two 2 drive channel cables each with 5 device connectors and an inline LVD S E terminator and one 1 host channel cable for connecting to the rear panel of the Data Silo Figure B 3 68 Pin I O Connector __ 5 per Cable LVD Terminator VHDCI en 68 Pin I O Adapter Connector ale Cable 1 per Cable Figure B 3 DCW4RAID KIT DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 22 Appendix B Optional Accessories Rack Mount to Tower Conversion Kit This kit provides all the parts necessary to convert an existing rack mount DS400 to a tower configuration as shown in Figure B 4 The kit is available in a StorCase White finish P N DXTWR KIT and a black
6. and a 9 drive internal Ultra160 ribbon cable with a crimped on Ultra160 multi mode LVD Single Ended terminator Figure B 1 Ultra160 5 Drive Cable Kit The Ultra160 5 Drive Cable Kit P N S90A100 is also designed to fit the rear panel of the DS500 chassis Two 2 S90A100 cable kits installed within a single DS500 allow for dual channel configurations With the S90A100 kit installed within up to three DS500 9 bay chassis any combination of up to 15 SCSI Wide Ultra160 devices can be supported on each Ultra160 channel The S90A100 includes a SCSI Ultra160 repeater board with internal and external SCSI con nectors an internal power splitting cable and a 5 drive internal Ultra160 ribbon cable with a crimped on Ultra160 multi mode LVD Single Ended terminator StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Appendix B Optional Accessories 19 68 Pin Connector 9 Total Ultra160 LVD S E Terminator Internal Ultra160 Ribbon Cable Internal SCSI _ Connector we gt Power Splitting Cable Z7 External SCSI Connectors VHDCI Rear Panel Mounting Bracket Component Side of Board Figure B 1 SCSI Ultra160 Cable Kit DCULTRA160 9KIT shown DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 20 Appendix B Optional Accessories 9 Drive LVD Cable Kit The DCREMLVD KIT an internal cable kit designed for the StorCase 9 bay Data Silo rack mount or tower chassis allows the
7. finish P N DXTWR KIT B Screw ea 1 Req d Top Cover Screw 4 Req d Top Cover Base Screw ge 4 Req d ww e amp Washer p ji P 4 Req d Ad Bezel Clamp PA Left Cover 2 Req d N l Fl ji aA 7 Right Cover Screw 77 2 Req d Bezel Screw 4 Req d EN NER DO NS a Washer 4 Req d r y Base Screw 4 Req d 0590 Figure B 4 DS400 Rack To Tower Kit StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Appendix B Optional Accessories 23 Tower to Rack Mount Conversion The DS400 tower model is shipped with two 2 handles and mounting screws located inside a plastic bag in the top cover of the chassis These handles are provided so that the tower model may be converted to a rack mount configuration To convert a tower model to a rack mount remove the tower parts shown in Figure B 3 and attach the two 2 handles to the DS400 chassis with two 2 screws each as shown in Figure B 5 Install Handles 2 Plcs Figure B 5 DS400 Tower To Rack Conversion DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 24 Appendix B Optional Accessories Slide Rail Kit The optional slide rail kit P N DXRCK SLIDE provides a convenient method to attach the DS400 to a rack mount enclosure Figure B 6 The StroCase high quality durable rails provide 24 ball bearing rollers and have a quick rel
8. other available international standard power cables e Power Supply LED Indicator Illuminates while power supply is on and function ing normally Diagnostic Connector Provides DS400 system status for diagnostic testing Provides signals for Power Supply Status Fan Failure Over Temperature Condition Molex 3 00mm 0 118 pitch Micro Fit plug P N 43020 provided on DS400 back panel Molex 3 00mm 0 118 pitch Micro Fit receptacle P N 42025 required for mating connection The above signals are active low and require a 10K pull up resistor SCSI I O Connectors Cooling Fans up to 8 channels AC Power In 0577A Diagnostic Power Supply Connector LED Indicator Figure 4 DS400 Rear Panel DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 6 Installation INSTALLATION Installing the Drive s Into the DS400 While performing the steps in this section work on a soft surface to prevent excessive shock to the drive s and to protect the finish of the chassis Refer to the documentation provided with the drive s to be installed to identify appropriate connectors jumpers and terminators on each A 2 Phillips and a flat blade screwdriver will be required Removing the Cover CAUTION Remove ALL power from the DS400 before removing the cover The Data Silo contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit The physical process of installing drives into the DS400 will involve r
9. 3 Slide Ball Kil 5 a a 2 2 arten 24 Replacement Power Supply 000 00 ccc 245xk244502ka Mua k eine kak kawana ee aka da eken od 25 Readers Comments ss AiG ha Re a Ke RE sr KE be Ke e 29 List of Figures Figure 1 DS400 Rack Mount and Tower Models u ee 2 Figure 2 DS400 Drive Installation Overview neensnsensensenenenennenenen nennen 3 Figure 3 DS400 Front Panel Figure 4 DS400 Rear Panel Figure 5 DS400 Cable Access Cover Removal L ee 7 Figure 6 Attaching the 3 5 Adapter Bracket to the Drive j 9 Figure 7 Connecting the DC Power Cable to the Drive Figure 8 Removing the Filler Panel siiin aape e Ra Figure 9 Installing the LEDs into the Filler Panel Figure 10 Installing the Drive Figure 11 Typical Internal SCSI Cable Configuration Figure 12 Typical SCSI I O Connectione StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 vii List of Figures cont d Figure A 1 DS400 Physical Dimensions iiEE E nennen ne 17 Figure B 1 SCSI Ultra160 Cable Kit 2 24444424e nennen seen 19 Eigure B 2 BEREMLVD KIF 22 22 u een 20 Figure B 3 DCWARAID KIT 21 Figure B 4 DS400 Rack To Tower Kit kk keke 22 Figure B 5 DS400 Tower To Rack Conversion cccceccecceseeseeseeeeeeetereerensees
10. StorCase Technology Data Silo DS400 External SCSI Expansion Chassis User s Guide StorCase Technology Data Silo DS400 External SCSI Expansion Chassis User s Guide Part No D89 0000 0051 E01 January 2003 E StorGase TECHNOLOGY A Kingston Technology Company StorCase Technology Inc 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley CA 92708 9885 Phone 714 438 1850 Fax 714 438 1847 DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc LIMITED WARRANTY STORCASE TECHNOLOGY Incorporated StorCase warrants that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below StorCase will at its option either repair or replace any part of its product that proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials Repair parts or replacement products will be provided by StorCase on an exchange basis and will be either new or reconditioned to be functionally equivalent to new This warranty does not cover any product damage that results from accident abuse misuse natural or personal disaster external power surge or failure or any unauthorized disassem bly repair or modification StorCase will not be responsible for any software firmware or other customer data stored within or interfacing with a StorCase product Duration of Warranty Seven Year Warranty The following StorCase products are covered by this warranty for a period o
11. e Strip 0579 Figure 7 Connecting the DC Power Cable to the Drive Data Express Removable Enclosure shown DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 10 Installation Drive Installation 1 Remove the filler panels from the DS400 by gently prying the left or right edge of each filler panel with the tip of a flat blade screwdriver Figure 8 2 If installing fixed media devices install the device activity and device fault LEDs into the appropriate front filler panels Gently push each LED into the rear of the filler panel as shown in Figure 9 Gently Pry with Screw Driver On Sides of Filler Panel Figure 8 Removing the Filler Panel Flat Side of Connector Device Filler Panel Faces Up back side 0581 To 2mm Device Connector Figure 9 Installing the LEDs into the Filler Panel StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Installation 11 3 Attach the drive activity and drive fault indicator LED cables to the appropriate drive pins efer to the device manufacturer s documentation for the location of these pins 4 Install the drive s into the drive mounting bracket using four 4 6 32 Phillips screws Figure 10 Be careful not to pinch or crimp attached cables Do not fully tighten the screws at this point Drive Fault and Activity Indicator Cables Power Strip j Drive to Chassis DC Power Mounting Screw Cable 4 plcs per drive 0582A Figu
12. e the installed device s If the computer system can not recognize the boot disk the computer system may fail to properly start up The SCSI ID is an address number 0 7 for 8 bit protocol and 0 15 for 16 bit protocol that is assigned to each SCSI device Each device in the chain must have a unique SCSI ID number SCSI ID 7 is usually reserved for the host controller If the computer system is already equipped with internal or external SCSI storage devices some ID numbers will already be reserved For instance if the computer system came with an internal SCSI hard drive it may be designated as SCSI device 0 Refer to the computer system documentation for additional information If the drives are to be attached to a RAID controller refer to the RAID controller s documentation for SCSI ID selection information 5 If installing 3 5 devices into the DS400 attach the 3 5 adapter brackets included to the drives Figure 6 The adapter brackets can be attached to the drive with four 4 6 32 Phillips screws 6 Connect the 4 pin DC power cable s to the power connector s located on the rear of the device s Figure 7 StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Installation 9 3 5 Drive Not Included Adapter Bracket 1 Pair per Drive Bay 6 32 x 1 4 Machine Head Screw 4 Plcs per Drive Figure 6 Attaching the 3 5 Adapter Bracket to the Drive DS400 Power Power Power Connector Cabl
13. ease button which allows quick and easy installation and removal of the DS400 unit from its rack enclosure Contact StorCase for further ordering information Figure B 6 Rack Mount Slide Rail Kit StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Appendix B Optional Accessories 25 Replacement Power Supply A replacement 300 watt power supply is available for the DS400 chassis P N DX400 PS300 as shown in Figure B 7 The DS400 power supply replacement should only be performed by qualified personnel Contact StorCase for further ordering information Power Supply Power Strip Module CAUTION Disconnect all power before servicing to avoid electrical shock Diagnostic Connector 0592 Figure B 7 DS400 Power Supply DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 26 Appendix B Optional Accessories Installing the Replacement Power Supply A power supply LED indicator is located on DS400 back panel Figure C 8 When illuminated this LED indicates that the power supply is functioning normally Ifthis indicator fails to illuminate when the chassis power is on it is an indication that a problem with the power supply has occurred If this is the case replace the power supply module A diagnostic connector 3 00mm Molex P N 43020 located on the DS400 back panel provides system operating status A 4 5 to 5V reading indicates normal operating status A reading below 4 5 to 5V indicates a sys
14. eeeeeseeaes 23 Figure B 6 Rack Mount Slide Rail Kit u kek n 24 Figure B 7 DS400 Power Supply uueesensensesensennenseenensnennennennernenner nennen nennen 25 Figure B 8 Removing the Cable Access Cover Disconnecting the Internal Cables 26 Figure B 9 Power Supply Module Retaining Screws Figure B 10 Removing the Power Supply Module NOTICE This User s Guide is subject to periodic updates without notice While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure accuracy of this document StorCase Technol ogy Inc assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this publication or from the use of the information contained herein Please check the StorCase web site at http www storcase com or contact your StorCase representative for the latest revision of this document DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc viii This Page Left Blank Intentionally StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION Packaging Information The StorCase Technology Data Silo external expansion chassis is shipped in a container designed to provide protection and prevent damage during shipment The Data Silo was carefully inspected before and during the packing procedure at the factory Evidence of any damage to the Data Silo should be reported to the shipper immediately If the wrong Data Silo model has been received please call your reseller or S
15. emoving the cable access cover and side panels on tower models fastening the drive s into the drive mounting bracket connecting the power and I O cables to the drive s and replacing the chassis cover 1 Unpack the DS400 or if already installed in a rack cabinet unplug it and verify that ALL power and I O cables have been disconnected 2 Place the unit on a soft clean surface in a well lit area with sufficient working space around the chassis 3 Remove the cable access cover rack mount model only see Figure 5 Remove the eight 8 Phillips flat head screws that secure the access cover to the chassis then remove the cover 4 Remove the side panels tower model only see Figure 5 A Remove the side panel retaining screw as shown in Figure 5 B Disengage the two 2 side panel latches on the side of the DS400 C With the side panel partially open carefully remove the tabs located at the bot tom of the side panel from the slots in the DS400 base Remove the side panels StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Installation 7 Side Panel Latch 2 pics Right Side Panel DS400 Base Side Panel Retaining Screw Right Side ZY Side Panel Removal Tower Model Access Cover Screw 8 plcs Cable Access Cover Rack Mount Model DS400 Right w Front Side Panel Right Side Panel Base Detail Tower Model 0578 Figure 5 DS400 Cable Access Cover Removal DS400 User s Guide
16. f seven 7 years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized reseller all Data Express removable device enclosures and all StorCase interface cables and accessories specifically intended for use with these products Data Silo Data Stacker and InfoStation products are covered by this warranty for a period of seven 7 years excepting the RAID controller power supply fan and blower components which are covered by the three year warranty described below Three Year Warranty The following StorCase products are covered by this warranty for a period of three 3 years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized reseller all Rhino JR external expansion chassis all RhinoJR removable drive enclosures and all RAID controller modules In addition the following components of the Data Express Data Silo Data Stacker InfoStation products are subject to warranty for a period of three 3 years all power supplies fans and blowers Warranty Claim Requirements To obtain warranty service the defective product must be returned to your local authorized StorCase dealer or distributor or with prior StorCase approval to the StorCase factory service center For defective products returned directly to StorCase a Return Material Authorization RMA number must be obtained by calling StorCase Customer Service at 714 445 3455 The RMA number must be prominently displayed on the outside of the ret
17. ide Rev E01 15 APPENDICES DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 16 Appendix A Specifications Dimensions Appendix A Specifications Dimensions Environmental Specifications Operati Ambient Temperature orage E mo on Non condensing with maximum gradient of 10 per hour 2 41 msec pulse width 1 2 sine wave ios Te Specifications Includes base Includes grab handles Chassis Reliability Maintainability Cooling Fans MTBF 500 000 Hours Total for 4 Fans 144 CFMs MTTR 0589a Preventive None Maintenance StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Appendix A Specifications Dimensions 17 23 21 201 ora 589 5mm 19 62 525 mm Gaa Smm Front of Unit y 2789mm Right Side View Front View DS400 Tower Dimensions 16 92 DS400 Rack Mount 429 8mm Dimensions Top View K 50 7mm l lt 0 20 5 1mm 1 1 29 7mm Right Side View 2 62 18 98 66 5mm 482 1mm o 6 91 I 175 5mm id 1 75 44 5mm 6 00 4 30 7 80 Front View 152 4mm 109 2mm 198 1mm Optional Slide Mount Holes 0588 Figure A 1 DS400 Physical Dimensions Dimensions are for reference only DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Sto
18. nc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Reader s Comments 29 Reader s Comments Please take a few moments when your computer system is up and running to send us your ideas and suggestions for improving our products and documentation Did the installation go smoothly for you Are there any changes you would like us to make either with the hardware itself or with the installation instructions Everyone at StorCase Technology is working toward the goal of providing you with the highest quality most cost effective products available on the market and we need your comments to guide our efforts We look forward to hearing from you soon Date Your Name Address Telephone To mail this page carefully remove it from the manual fold it staple or tape it shut and drop itinthe mail To FAX this page carefully remove it from the manual or make a photocopy and FAX it to us at 714 438 1847 Thank you for taking the time to help us make our products better DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc FOLD ALONG THIS LINE AND STAPLE SHUT NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 10686 SANTA ANA CA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE E Storcase A Kingston Technology Company 17600 NEWHOPE STREET FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708 9885
19. o the tower version of the DS400 are included This guide supplements documentation provided with the host computer system the operating system and the drives to be installed within the Data Silo Figure 2 illustrates a typical drive installation into a Data Silo DS400 external expansion chassis Access Cover Screw 8 ples Bene Cable T Access Cover Side Cover Latch 2 ples Right Cover Side Cover Removal Tower Model Adapter Bracket to Drive Mounting Screw 3 5 Drive Adapter Bracket Optional see Appendix C 5 Device Activity LED Removable Front Filler Panel Device Fault LED Internal SCSI Cable Must be ordered separately see Appendix B A2 Cn Power Cable Rear Panel SCSI Connector Mounting Screw 2 plcs per connector Side Cover m Screw j r ZZ E W 2 u Power Strip 9 connectors N Drive to Chassis Mounting Screw 4 plcs per drive 0572A Drive Power Removable Cable Drive Bay Partition Figure 2 DS400 Drive Installation Overview DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 4 Introduction Front Panel Figure 3 Chassis Power On Switch Front mounted rocker switch controls power to the chassis e Removable Drive Bay Partition Removing this partition allows drives to be spaced apart for additional chassis ventilation e Removable Filler Panel Accommodates removable media devices e g CD ROM DAT drives
20. rCase Technology Inc 18 Appendix B Optional Accessories Appendix B Optional Accessories Internal SCSI Cables For a complete and current listing of StorCase external cable power cable and terminator options that can be used with this product please visit the StorCase web site at www storcase com SCSI Ultra160 Cable Kits Ultra160 9 Drive Cable Kit The SCSI Wide Ultra160 Low Voltage Differential LVD protocol supports a maximum 160 MByte sec transfer rate for applications with up to 15 LVD devices providing that the total internal plus external device to host cable length does not exceed 12 meters approx 39 feet The StorCase Technology Ultra160 9 Drive Cable Kit P N DCULTRA160 9KIT de signed to fit the rear panel of the Data Silo DS500 9 bay tower or rack mount chassis simplifies and reduces this Ultra160 cable length limitation With the DCULTRA160 9KIT installed within up to two DS500 9 bay chassis any combination of up to 15 SCSI Wide Ultra160 devices can be supported on a single Ultra160 channel allowing a total maximum external cable length of 12 meters Without a DCULTRA160 9KIT installed in each chassis however the chassis internal cable lengths between devices must also be taken into consideration thus reducing the maximum allowable external cable length available The DCULTRA160 9KIT includes a SCSI Ultra160 repeater board with internal and external SCSI connectors an internal power splitting cable
21. re 10 Installing the Drive Note The DS400 is equipped with a removable drive bay partition located on the front panel ofthe DS400 Figure 2 This partition may be removed so that drives can be spaced apart for increased chassis ventilation DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 12 Installation 9 Reinstall the filler panel s that were removed earlier fixed media devices only Check the clearance between the newly installed drive s and the filler panel s If installing removable media devices verify that the installed devices are flush with the DS400 front panel Tighten the drive mounting screws Connect the I O cable s to the drive s Verify that the Pin 1 indicator on the cable is properly aligned Figure 11 Refer to the drive manufacturer s documentation for specific drive information StorCase offers several internal SCSI cable configurations for the DS400 refer to Appendix B for available internal SCSI device connections Connect the 4 pin DC power cable s from the device to the Data Silo power strip Figure 10 Reinstall the Data Silo cover and fasten all screws 10 Connect the external AC power cable to the Data Silo StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Installation 13 Device 1 Pin 1 Device 2 Device 3 Device 4 Empty Bay Device 5 Empty Bay Channel 1 Device 6 2 Devices Device 7 Device 8 Channel 2 1 Device Device
22. selbst zu reparieren In allen Produkten existieren gef hrliche elektrische Spannugen Nicht das Geh use ffnen 7 Wartungsarbeiten nur von qualifiziertern Kundendienstpersonal ausf hren la en DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc vi Table of Contents INTRODUCTION i amp A22 1 2 a2 E a AL Se Aa fad l n 2 1 Packaging Information kd a dlde Ka dla di E yay air a nee 1 SerlalN mber ie 1 ya ee ee te 1 General Description 22 di i a ee tii to ain ade 2 Eront Panels sc ee Ae A KA AT 4 Rear Panel sen ei eee Ae A RE es 5 INSTALLATION 2 2 22a Ener a a ts 6 Installing the Drive s into the DS400 uE Eker k 6 Remio ving the CoVer a er hs ana 6 Drive Preparation arenaene ee a e r a A N 8 Drive Installation 10 Connecting the DS400 to a Computer System iiii nenne 14 APPENDIGES 3 22 32 2 5212 a rss nee een 15 Appendix A Specifications Dimensions 444444 nennen nern 16 Appendix B Optional Accessories emnennennennenneeneeneennennennen nennen nennen 18 Internal SCSI G bles lt Xox a Gs en lker 18 SESI UItra160 C bleiKits en eek 18 9 Drive LVD able Kitin Ax ee een 20 RAID Cable Kit 2 22 2 2 nee 21 Rack Mount to Tower Conversion Kit keke 22 Tower to Rack Mount Conversion keke 2
23. tem malfunction Follow the steps below to replace the DS400 power supply CAUTION Disconnect all power from the DS400 before opening the chassis 1 Verify that all power is off and that the cables have been disconnected from the DS400 chassis 2 Remove the cable access cover as shown in Figure B 8 Chassis Power Chassis LED Power Drive Power Access Cover Screw 8 plcs Cable Access Cover 0595 Figure B 8 Removing the Cable Access Cover Disconnecting the Internal Cables StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Appendix B Optional Accessories 27 3 Disconnect the following cables from the DS400 power strip All device power connectors Chassis power switch connector Chassis power LED connector 4 Carefully turn the DS400 over so that the fans on the back panel are positioned at the top of the chassis 5 Remove the eleven 11 Flat Hd screws that secure the power supply module to the chassis Figure B 9 6 Lift the rear of the power supply module and remove Figure B 10 7 Reverse the procedures described in items 1 through 6 and install the new power supply module Remove Flat HD Screws 11 Pics from Power Supply Module Cover Figure B 9 Power Supply Module Retaining Screws DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 28 Appendix B Optional Accessories Figure B 10 Removing the Power Supply Module StorCase Technology I
24. tified products which are not stated herein including to the extent permitted by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event will StorCase be liable to the purchaser or to any user of a StorCase product for any damages expenses lost revenues lost savings lost profits or any other incidental or consequential damages arising from the purchase use or inability to use a StorCase product even if StorCase has been advised of the possibility of such damages ur Copyright 2003 StorCase Technology All rights reserved All registered BO j trademarks are the property of StorCase Technology All other logos and trademarks v are properties of their respective companies gt DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc F torCase TECHNOLOGY A Kingston Technology Company Declaration of Conformity Company Name Corporate Office Address Manufacturing Address Product Name Model Number Conforms to the following standards EMC Directives 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Safety Standards CSA NRTLIC TUV EMI Standards EMC Standards Year of Manufacture Signature StorCase Technology Inc 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley CA 92708 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley CA 92708 Data Silo DS400 DS400 SXXXXX X EN 50081 1 1992 Generic Emission EN 55022 CISPR22 Class A EN 50082 1
25. torCase at 800 435 0642 to arrange for a Return Material Authorization RMA StorCase cannot ac cept returns which do not display an RMA number on the outside of the package Return the unit with all the original packing materials Before removing any component from its packaging discharge any static electricity by touching a properly grounded metal object Serial Number The Data Silo is labeled with a serial number This number must be reported to the StorCase Customer Service Representative in order to receive a Return Material Authorization RMA for warranty claims Locate the serial number label and record the number in the space provided below DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 StorCase Technology Inc 2 Introduction General Description The StorCase Technology Data Silo DS400 SCSI expansion chassis provides rugged and reliable housing for 5 25 or 3 5 form factor full height half height or low profile up to 1 high SCSI devices DS400 units accommodate standard SCSI hard disks tape drives optical drives RAID controllers and other SCSI devices as well as the StorCase Data Express removable device enclosures The DS400 can house any combination of up to nine 9 half height or four 4 full height SCSI peripherals Using the Data Express removable drive system the DS400 can be configured to support up to thirteen 13 removable 3 5 drives The DS400 is available unwired with options for 50 pin Microminiat
26. ure HD50 68 pin High Density or 68 pin VHDCI used for SCSI Ultra2 and Ultra160 internal cabling and rear panel connections With optional rear panel I O plates the DS400 can be configured to support up to eight 8 host interfaces StorCase offers a variety of optional DS400 internal cables to suit most configuration requirements Refer to Appendix B for further cabling information The DS400 is available in both rack mount and tower configurations Rack mount DS400 models can be converted to tower models and vice versa Refer to Appendix B for optional DS400 accessories Each chassis is constructed of lightweight aluminum and is equipped with a 300 watt power supply power on LED highly rated cooling fan s and accommodates up to eight 8 SCSI I O channels Removable front filler panels allow installation of either fixed or removable devices and contain device activity and device power indicator LEDs DS400 Rack Mount 0568 Figure 1 DS400 Rack Mount and Tower Models StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Introduction This User s Guide describes the steps required for installing drive s into the Data Silo DS400 tower or rack mount external expansion chassis For consistency most illustrations depict the DS400 rack mount model Although cosmetically different on the exterior the tower and rack mount models are identical on the interior Where appropriate instructions and illustrations specific t
27. urn package Shipments must be freight prepaid and insured and must include the product serial number a detailed description of the problem experienced and proof of the original retail purchase date Products must be properly packaged to prevent damage in transit Damage resulting from improper packaging will not be covered by this warranty The StorCase factory service center is located at 17650 Newhope Street Receiving Dock Gate 4 Fountain Valley CA 92780 U S A StorCase Technology Inc DS400 User s Guide Rev E01 Free Technical Support StorCase provides free technical support If you experience any difficulty during the installation or subsequent use of a StorCase product please contact StorCase s Technical Support Department prior to servicing your system This warranty covers only repair or replacement of defective StorCase products as described above StorCase is not liable for and does not cover under warranty any costs associated with servicing and or installation of StorCase products StorCase Technical Support can be reached in the U S at 714 438 1858 or toll free at 888 435 5460 U S and Canada only StorCase European Technical Support can be reached in the U K at 44 0 1932 738900 Disclaimers The foregoing is the complete warranty for the products identified above and supersedes all other warranties and representations whether oral or written StorCase expressly disclaims all warranties for the iden
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